Indigenous Learning Principles

In the next section of this workshop, we will explore each of the 9 Indigenous Learning Principle that our community identifies with.

For each principle we explore, we will share some of our own reflections on how the principle relates to our work supporting learners in the Community Adult Learning Program, as well as what we learned as we explored during this project.

Indigenous Learning Principles

1. Learning is holistic, reflexive, experiential, and relational (based on interconnectedness and a sense of place.).
2. Learning involves generational roles and responsibilities.
3. Learning ultimately supports the well-being of self, family, community, land, and ancestors.
4. Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one’s actions.
5. Learning involves patience and time.
6. Learning involves the role of Indigenous knowledge.
7. Learning is embedded in memory, history, and story.
8. Learning requires the exploration of one’s identity.
9. Learning involves recognizing that some knowledge is sacred and permission and/or in certain circumstances.